Biography of Famous Scientist James Watt

James Watt: Pioneer of the Steam Engine Early Life:James Watt was born on January 19, 1736, in Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland. His father, James Watt Sr., was a shipwright, and his mother, Agnes Muirhead, came from a distinguished family of shipbuilders. Unfortunately, Watt’s mother died when he was just a few months old. Watt’s early education took place at home, where […]